Natural fibers (mostly wool), animals, bicycles & serendipity
In 1996, a ballot measure set in motion a regional light-rail transportation system. On December 19—last Saturday—the portion connecting SeaTac airport with downtown Seattle opened up. Just in time for my sister to suggest that my daughter and I try … Continued
A couple of days ago, someone asked me how on earth I am keeping all of the wools for The Project organized. It’s a great question, and although I gave her an overview I thought others might be interested. The … Continued
[part 1 is adjacent but following; I managed to post these out of order] All the labeling and packaging preparation happens as soon as the fiber enters the house. Then the system starts being put to work. When I pull … Continued
I have here Clara Parkes' new The Knitter's Book of Wool: The Ultimate Guide to Understanding, Using, and Loving This Most Fabulous Fiber. I've been wanting to write about it for weeks—and actually have been making notes in this file … Continued
When life gets rocky, as it has been around here lately, balance and a sense of safe harbor for me can come from friends (two-footed, four-footed, and other), fibers (especially wool), and good books. Tussah Redfurr has been doing her … Continued
